Ah, now I remember what I wanted, dear. Can you find me
another cushion? Dr. Anderson considers it most important that the
small of the back should be well supported after a meal. (Indicating
the place) Just here, dear.
JANE (jumping up with the cushion from her chair). Let me, Aunt Mary.
MRS. KNOWLE. Thank you, Jane. Just here, please. (JANE arranges it.)
JANE. Is that right?
MRS. KNOWLE. Thank you, dear. I only do it for Dr. Anderson's sake.
(JANE goes back to her book and MELISANDE goes back to her Midsummer
Night. There is silence for a little.)
MRS. KNOWLE. Oh, Sandy . . . Sandy!
JANE. Melisande!
MELISANDE (coming patiently down to them). Yes, Mother?
MRS. KNOWLE. Oh, Sandy, I've just remembered--(MELISANDE shudders.)
What is it, darling child? Are you cold? That comes of standing by the
open window in a treacherous climate like this. Close the window and
come and sit down properly.
MELISANDE. It's a wonderful night, Mother. Midsummer Night. I'm not
cold.
MRS. KNOWLE. But you shuddered. I distinctly saw you shudder. Didn't
you see her, Jane?
JANE. I'm afraid I wasn't looking, Aunt Mary.
MELISANDE. I didn't shudder because I was cold. I shuddered because
you will keep calling me by that horrible name.
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